Marcel Reich-Ranicki
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Marcel Reich-Ranicki
Summary
Marcel Reich-Ranicki is a human[1]. Born in Włocławek[2], he… he was born on June 2, 1920[3]. He died in Frankfurt[4]. He died on September 18, 2013[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], diplomat[8], literary critic[9], and autobiographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,750 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki's place of birth was Włocławek[2].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki passed away in Frankfurt[4].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki was born on June 2, 1920[3].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki died on September 18, 2013[5].
- Burial took place at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[12].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki's mother was Helene Reich[13].
- Among Marcel Reich-Ranicki's spouses was Teofila Reich-Ranicki[14].
- A child of Marcel Reich-Ranicki was Andrew Ranicki[15].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki held citizenship in Germany[16].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki held citizenship in Poland[17].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[18].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki worked as a journalist[6].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki worked as a writer[7].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki worked as a diplomat[8].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki's professions included literary critic[9].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki's professions included autobiographer[10].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki worked as a literary editor[19].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki was employed by University of Tübingen[20].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki was employed by ZDF[21].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki was employed by Ministry of Public Security[22].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki was employed by Uppsala University[23].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki was employed by University of Karlsruhe[24].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki was employed by University of Düsseldorf[25].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki received the Goethe Prize[26].
- Marcel Reich-Ranicki received the Hessian Order of Merit[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: DE[29]
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Began / founded: 1920-06-02[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2013-09-18[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 885e5d06-1ee7-4be0-a641-58ae0b4ccac9[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Marcel Reich-Ranicki was born in Włocławek[2]. He was born on June 2, 1920[3]. His mother was Helene Reich[13]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], diplomat[8], literary critic[9], autobiographer[10], and literary editor[19]. Employers include University of Tübingen[20], a comprehensive university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1477[35], headquartered in Tübingen[36]; ZDF[21], a generalist television channel[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1963[39], headquartered in Mainz[40]; Ministry of Public Security[22], a public security ministry[41], in Polish People's Republic[42], founded in 1945[43], headquartered in Warsaw[44]; Uppsala University[23], a university[45], in Sweden[46], founded in 1477[47], headquartered in Uppsala[48]; University of Karlsruhe[24], a university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1967[51]; and University of Düsseldorf[25], a public university[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1965[54].
Recognition
Awards received include Goethe Prize[26], a literary award[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1927[57]; Hessian Order of Merit[27], an order of merit[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1989[60]; Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[61], a medallion[62], in Germany[63], founded in 1964[64]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[65], a grade of an order[66], in Germany[67]; State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[68], an award[69], in Germany[70]; and Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[71], a cultural prize[72], in Germany[73], founded in 1932[74].
Personal Life
Among Marcel Reich-Ranicki's spouses was Teofila Reich-Ranicki[14]. A child of him was Andrew Ranicki[15]. He was affiliated with the Polish United Workers' Party[75].
Death and Burial
Marcel Reich-Ranicki died on September 18, 2013[5]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[76]. Burial took place at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Marcel Reich-Ranicki ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,750 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
FAQs
Where was Marcel Reich-Ranicki born?
Marcel Reich-Ranicki's place of birth was Włocławek[2].
Where did Marcel Reich-Ranicki die?
Marcel Reich-Ranicki died in Frankfurt[4].
Who were Marcel Reich-Ranicki's parents?
Marcel Reich-Ranicki's mother was Helene Reich[13].
Who was Marcel Reich-Ranicki married to?
Marcel Reich-Ranicki's spouses include Teofila Reich-Ranicki[14].
What did Marcel Reich-Ranicki do for work?
Marcel Reich-Ranicki worked as journalist[6], writer[7], diplomat[8], literary critic[9], and autobiographer[10].
What awards did Marcel Reich-Ranicki receive?
Honors received include Goethe Prize[26], Hessian Order of Merit[27], Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[61], and Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[65].